Special Event Security

From marathons and construction projects, to sports events, concerts, and public celebrations, the Special Events Unit is responsible for ensuring safety and security during hundreds of special events on the Georgia Tech campus every year. All GTPD policy ensures that all assignments or functions will either be performed by, at the direction of, or with the approval of GTPD. Individual Institute departments and organizations are prohibited from independently contracting with outside policing or security services without the prior approval of the GTPD.

Sergeant Archie Hill coordinates all unit responsibilities, including those of the GTPD K9 unit. Funded with grants from the Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency, the GTPD K9 unit provides services during events on campus and across the state, and training certification for other K9 units in the State of Georgia.

Arranging for Security at Your Special Event

If you have questions about security for your event or special guest, please contact Sergeant Hill at 404-385-6186.

Campus Event Planning Resources

The GTPD Special Events Unit works closely with Institute’s Events Logistics Committee (“ELC”), a campus organization consisting of members of various Institute service departments. The purpose of the ELC is to provide information and guidance, ensuring that you have all the information you need for your campus event to be a success.

Depending on the size of your event, you may be required to coordinate your arrangements with the ELC. See the ELC webpage for additional guidance.

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